quality over quantity. Let say for the sake of argument, (and our sanity), that Watkins is 'elite'. It's going to be very tough for Watkins to 'show' elite unless a lot of things come together... not the least of which is the other receivers being at minimum 'competent', and hopefully a lot more than just competent.
Most, (I think all?), of you guys know McVay better than I do... although I AM catching up.. having watched some links of Wash. provided to me on this board. And preseason is NO place to try to figure out what McVay's game strategy may be. But that said..
usually in preseason games it's is often apparent that on any given play the strategy is 'lets see what this guy can do'... I don't think McVay has done that. It's more "Lets see what this play, and all it's permutations' can do". That may not indicate what the season is going to bring.. pass vs run.. exactly what type of passes, or runs.... but I think it is indicative of a different outlook about offensive strategy ... means of attacking defenses. Put very crudely... no play is unduly reliant on one 'elite' individual. If McVay sees that Watkins can get deep he's going to 'set that up' by a carefully structured game plan with consideration for all 11 players' abilities and weaknesses. IOW, he's going to optimize the chance of success by more than simple reliance on one players ability.
Ok, that was a long winded way of saying: I don't see extremely high numbers of receptions for any one, or two, receivers under McVay... although that could certainly happen depending on how things shake out. Obviously if D's can't figure out how to stop Kupp, or Austin, or any other, their #'s will soar. - JamesJM
